Job Description

Career Category Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Technician
Amgen Singapore Manufacturing
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
Amgen is one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring a Manufacturing Process Technician in Amgen Singapore Manufacturing.
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What you will do
Perform solution and equipment preparation, raw material and single use parts dispensing for manufacturing processes in mammalian cell culture and purification processes.
Main Responsibilities:

• Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist Manufacturing Associates in troubleshooting
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform solution and equipment preparation
• Stage components for autoclaving and washing
• Support in-process testing of production samples, prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Safety audits
• Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• Basic statistical mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Understanding of analytical methods
• Work within an ISO / EU classified environment while following the gowning requirements set forth for those areas
• Aseptic manipulation of solutions and materials within classified environments
• Decontamination, removal, and packaging of wastes for disposal
• Job consists of occasional strenuous, repetitive work possible involving the following physical movements on a daily basis: bending, reaching above the head for long periods, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking up stairs and standing on platforms up to 6 feet off of the ground and walking on wet surfaces.
• Independently have the ability to regularly lift, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
• May require working around high pressure systems and in high/low temperature environments.
• May work around loud equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
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What we expect of you
Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines
• High School Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines / GED and 4 years of directly related experience
• NTC/ITC/Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines
• Possess minimum 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry.
• Knowledge of plant and unit operations (autoclave, parts washers, process equipment), good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation
• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, LIMS, TrackWise
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7
• Mechanical ability/expertise

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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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